• A definition/description of the source (one –two sentences)

Construction runoff is any surface runoff from a construction site. This water is usually polluted and often flows to MS4s and discharges into lakes and rivers.
  • The actual pollutants associated with the source (list)

  1. Oil
  2. Grease
  3. Degreasers
  4. Paint
  5. Sediment
  6. Soil
  • Potential impacts/dangers of the pollutants (list)

  1. Soil and Sediment kills aquatic life by plugging their gills
  2. Absorbs and carries other toxins and reduces water quality
  3. Chemicals soak into the ground and contaminate drinking water.
  4. Toxins can harm fish
  5. Toxins can kill animals drinking the water